Italy Sees Increase in Schengen Visa Applications From Chinese Citizens
Key Takeaways: Italy is registering a high number of visa applications for Chinese citizens. According to VFS Global, Italian visa applications by the Chinese could reach pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024. Chinese citizens filed a total of 143648 Italian Schengen visa applications in 2023. Reference Link:https://schengen.news/italy-sees-increase-in-schengen-visa-applications-from-chinese-citizens/
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Virtual Reality Breaks Down Barriers to Indigenous Study Abroad
A partnership between Australian and Canadian universities is using virtual reality to break down barriers for Indigenous students seeking study abroad opportunities. The program, which saw 20 Indigenous students from three Canadian institutions visit the University of Wollongong in Australia, is the first to bring together Indigenous mobility experiences and immersive VR technologies. “Only 3% of college students have had an international experience abroad and only 10% at the university level,” said Imad Al-Sukkari, director of international, at Cambrian College,…
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Over 33,200 Foreigners Hold Spanish Residency Through Golden Visa Program
Key Takeaways: A total of 33,237 wealthy foreigners hold residency in Spain through the Golden Visa Program. Real estate investment option, attracted the most foreigners interested in acquiring residency in Spain. However, details related to the number of golden visas issued to Russians have not been provided. Reference Link: https://schengen.news/over-33200-foreigners-hold-spanish-residency-through-golden-visa-program/
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US Interest in Overseas Education Spikes After Election
Leading study choice platforms are reporting a surge in interest from US students exploring education opportunities overseas, coinciding with Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House. An uptick in post-election traffic to study choice websites may be a signal that students are looking to avoid studying under another Trump administration. On the day following the election results, Study.eu reported a threefold increase in traffic from the US. One week on, traffic remains 45% higher than usual. The traffic surge,…
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Australia: Cap Distribution Details Unveiled Amid Ongoing Criticism
In Australia, recent Senate Estimates revealed new details on enrolment cap distribution, while critics sharpened their focus on the severe job losses plaguing the sector. On November 7, senior education officials underwent further questioning from the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee regarding the controversial ESOS Amendment Bill, which proposes a cap on international enrolments and introduces other significant changes. Ben Rimmer, the Department of Education’s deputy secretary of higher education, stated that the “law of the land” currently entitles…
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